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** The 07/29/96 episode of WCW Monday Nitro opens with the great announcement, tonight we have two title matches: [[Wrestling/TheBigShow The Giant]] and Wrestling/ArnAnderson for the [[http://www.wrestling-titles.com/wcw/wcw-h.html WCW World Heavyweight Championship]] and Wrestling/ReyMysterioJr and Wrestling/EddieGuerrero for the Cruiserweight Title. That alone is awesome, but after the opening match Wrestling/RicFlair's theme starts and it's Wrestling/RicFlair and two of the Four Horseman against Wrestling/{{Sting}}, [[Wrestling/RandySavage Macho Man]] and Wrestling/LexLuger. Man, this show is going to be awesome. I mean, seriously SERIOUSLY awesome. In the middle of the match Stinger is getting the crap beaten out of him, and it's looking like it could be comeback time. But then Wrestling/JimmyHart runs into the arena screaming "Get back stage!" and we find Wrestling/ScottHall and Wrestling/KevinNash tearing shit up and beating Arn Anderson and Marcus "Buff" Bagwell up with baseball bats. Then Rey Mysterio comes in only to get picked up and thrown into the side of a trailer HEAD FIRST and lies on the concrete motionless. EVERYBODY runs backstage and there is chaos, wrestlers in agony and people screaming for help. Then it hits you: there are going to be no title matches tonight. The nWo have hospitalized the competitors. Everything is ruined and the entire show is thrown into chaos. Wrestling/BobbyHeenan doesn't feel safe and walks out on the commentary team. Before this the nWo were nothing but Wrestling/HulkHogan and his buddies talking shit and pulling silly stunts. This episode, shit got real.** Uncensored 1997. The nWo win the main event match and what amounts to basically a perpetual "Money in the Bank"-type clause for '''all''' WCW titles. The REAL development, however, is Sting ending months of speculation on whose side is he on by kicking the nWo's collective asses, striking the first real blow against the renegade group.

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** The 07/29/96 episode of WCW Monday Nitro opens with the great announcement, tonight we have two title matches: [[Wrestling/TheBigShow The Giant]] and Wrestling/ArnAnderson for the [[http://www.wrestling-titles.com/wcw/wcw-h.html WCW World Heavyweight Championship]] and Wrestling/ReyMysterioJr and Wrestling/EddieGuerrero for the Cruiserweight Title. That alone is awesome, but after the opening match Wrestling/RicFlair's theme starts and it's Wrestling/RicFlair and two of the Four Horseman against Wrestling/{{Sting}}, [[Wrestling/RandySavage Macho Man]] and Wrestling/LexLuger. Man, this show is going to be awesome. I mean, seriously SERIOUSLY awesome. In the middle of the match Stinger is getting the crap beaten out of him, and it's looking like it could be comeback time. But then Wrestling/JimmyHart runs into the arena screaming "Get back stage!" and we find Wrestling/ScottHall and Wrestling/KevinNash tearing shit up and beating Arn Anderson and Marcus "Buff" Bagwell up with baseball bats. Then Rey Mysterio comes in only to get picked up and thrown into the side of a trailer HEAD FIRST and lies on the concrete motionless. EVERYBODY runs backstage and there is chaos, wrestlers in agony and people screaming for help. Then it hits you: there are going to be no title matches tonight. The nWo Wrestling/{{n|ewWorldorder}}Wo have hospitalized the competitors. Everything is ruined and the entire show is thrown into chaos. Wrestling/BobbyHeenan doesn't feel safe and walks out on the commentary team. Before this the nWo were nothing but Wrestling/HulkHogan and his buddies talking shit and pulling silly stunts. This episode, shit got real.** Uncensored 1997. The nWo win the main event match and what amounts to basically a perpetual "Money in the Bank"-type clause for '''all''' WCW titles. The REAL development, however, is Sting Wrestling/{{Sting}} ending months of speculation on whose side is he on by kicking the nWo's collective asses, striking the first real blow against the renegade group.

* The June 27, 2011 episode of ''[[Wrestling/{{WWERaw}} Raw]]'' may have had one of the most unexpected endings of all time. Wrestling/CMPunk would do a run-in and cost Wrestling/JohnCena, whom he was feuding with, a tables match against [[Wrestling/RonKillings R-Truth]]. Afterward, however, Punk would deliver a worked shoot promo that nobody saw coming, pretty much tearing apart Cena, Wrestling/VinceMcMahon, his [[Wrestling/StephanieMcMahon idiotic daughter]], his [[Wrestling/TripleH doofus son-in-law]], his [[Wrestling/JohnLaurinaitis glad-handing nonsensical yes man]], [[Wrestling/DwayneJohnson Dwayne]], and the entire audience. You can find the entire promo on Punk's page.

* Wrestling/WrestleMania XXX, April 6, 2014, is the day Wrestling/BrockLesnar ''[[DefeatingTheUndefeatable ended]]'' Wrestling/TheUndertaker's ''two-decade'' long undefeated streak. Not to mention Wrestling/DanielBryan's WWE World Heavyweight championship win, which many will argue served as WWE's admission that he has taken the place of JohnCena (who wrestled essentially a midcard match, not for a top title, for the first time since his Wrestlemania ''debut'' ten years ago) as the company's top face.* June 2, 2014. The RAW after Payback, after The Shield having defeated Evolution once again. But then come the main event that was going to be Randy Orton vs Roman Reigns. However, [[spoiler: Seth Rollins wails on Ambrose and Reigns with a steel chair and sides with Evolution.]]

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* Wrestling/WrestleMania XXX, April 6, 2014, is the day Wrestling/BrockLesnar ''[[DefeatingTheUndefeatable ended]]'' Wrestling/TheUndertaker's ''two-decade'' long undefeated streak. Not to mention Wrestling/DanielBryan's WWE World Heavyweight championship win, which many will argue served as WWE's admission that he has taken the place of JohnCena Wrestling/JohnCena (who wrestled essentially a midcard match, not for a top title, for the first time since his Wrestlemania ''debut'' ten years ago) as the company's top face.* June 2, 2014. The RAW after Payback, after The Shield Wrestling/TheShield having defeated Evolution once again. But then come the main event that was going to be Randy Orton Wrestling/RandyOrton vs Roman Reigns. Wrestling/RomanReigns. However, [[spoiler: Seth Rollins wails on Ambrose Wrestling/DeanAmbrose and Reigns with a steel chair and sides with Evolution.]]

* [[Wrestling/NationalWrestlingAlliance Championship Wrestling from Florida]], October 1982. Wrestling/KevinSullivan has been working [[WildCard [=Tweener=]]] for months while defending his [[http://www.wrestling-titles.com/us/fl/fl-h.html NWA Florida Heavyweight Title]]. Meanwhile Wrestling/JakeRoberts has been bragging about how a [[SdrawkcabAlias "Nivek Navillus"]] had paid him good money to beat up Wrestling/BarryWindham. Sullivan defends the title successfully against Windham. After the match, Sullivan ''rips Windham's nose guard off'', and ''kicks him in the head.'' The following week, he shows up with an "X" on his forehead and ranting and raving. Announcer Wrestling/GordonSolie explains that "Nivek Navillus" is "Kevin Sullivan" spelled backwards. Thus begins his whole epic run as a [[HollywoodSatanism "Satanic"]] heel.

* Championship Wrestling from Florida, October 1982. Wrestling/KevinSullivan has been working [[WildCard [=Tweener=]]] for months while defending his [[http://www.wrestling-titles.com/us/fl/fl-h.html NWA Florida Heavyweight Title]]. Meanwhile Wrestling/JakeRoberts has been bragging about how a [[SdrawkcabAlias "Nivek Navillus"]] had paid him good money to beat up Wrestling/BarryWindham. Sullivan defends the title successfully against Windham. After the match, Sullivan ''rips Windham's nose guard off'', and ''kicks him in the head.'' The following week, he shows up with an "X" on his forehead and ranting and raving. Announcer Wrestling/GordonSolie explains that "Nivek Navillus" is "Kevin Sullivan" spelled backwards. Thus begins his whole epic run as a [[HollywoodSatanism "Satanic"]] heel.

* June 2, 2014. The RAW after Wrestlemania, The Shield defeated Evolution once again. But then come the main event [[spoiler: Seth Rollins wails on Ambrose and Reigns with a steel chair and sides with Evolution.]]

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* June 2, 2014. The RAW after Wrestlemania, Payback, after The Shield having defeated Evolution once again. But then come the main event that was going to be Randy Orton vs Roman Reigns. However, [[spoiler: Seth Rollins wails on Ambrose and Reigns with a steel chair and sides with Evolution.]]

* Wrestling/WrestleMania XXX, April 6, 2014, is the day Wrestling/BrockLesnar ''[[DefeatingTheUndefeatable ended]]'' Wrestling/TheUndertaker's ''two-decade'' long undefeated streak. Not to mention Wrestling/DanielBryan's WWE World Heavyweight championship win, which many will argue served as WWE's admission that he has taken the place of JohnCena (who wrestled essentially a midcard match, not for a top title, for the first time since his Wrestlemania ''debut'' ten years ago) as the company's top face.

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* Wrestling/WrestleMania XXX, April 6, 2014, is the day Wrestling/BrockLesnar ''[[DefeatingTheUndefeatable ended]]'' Wrestling/TheUndertaker's ''two-decade'' long undefeated streak. Not to mention Wrestling/DanielBryan's WWE World Heavyweight championship win, which many will argue served as WWE's admission that he has taken the place of JohnCena (who wrestled essentially a midcard match, not for a top title, for the first time since his Wrestlemania ''debut'' ten years ago) as the company's top face.face.* June 2, 2014. The RAW after Wrestlemania, The Shield defeated Evolution once again. But then come the main event [[spoiler: Seth Rollins wails on Ambrose and Reigns with a steel chair and sides with Evolution.]]

* Wrestling/WrestleMania XXX, April 6, 2014, is the day Wrestling/BrockLesnar ''[[DefeatingTheUndefeatable ended]]'' Wrestling/TheUndertaker's ''two-decade'' long undefeated streak. Not to mention [[Wrestling/DanielBryan]]'s WWE World Heavyweight championship win, which many will argue served as WWE's admission that he has taken the place of JohnCena (who wrestled essentially a midcard match, not for a top title, for the first time since his Wrestlemania ''debut'' ten years ago) as the company's top face.

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* Wrestling/WrestleMania XXX, April 6, 2014, is the day Wrestling/BrockLesnar ''[[DefeatingTheUndefeatable ended]]'' Wrestling/TheUndertaker's ''two-decade'' long undefeated streak. Not to mention [[Wrestling/DanielBryan]]'s Wrestling/DanielBryan's WWE World Heavyweight championship win, which many will argue served as WWE's admission that he has taken the place of JohnCena (who wrestled essentially a midcard match, not for a top title, for the first time since his Wrestlemania ''debut'' ten years ago) as the company's top face.

* Wrestling/WrestleMania XXX, April 6, 2014, is the day Wrestling/BrockLesnar ''[[DefeatingTheUndefeatable ended]]'' Wrestling/TheUndertaker's ''two-decade'' long undefeated streak. Not to mention [[Wrestling/DanielBryan]]'s WWE World Heavyweight championship win, which many will argue served as WWE's admission that he has taken the place of JohnCena (who wrestled essentially a midcard match, not for a top title, for the first time since his Wrestlemania ''debut'' ten years ago) as the company's top face.

* Championship Wrestling from Florida, October 1982. Wrestling/KevinSullivan has been working [[WildCard [=Tweener=]]] for months while defending his [[http://www.wrestling-titles.com/us/fl/fl-h.html NWA Florida Heavyweight Title]]. Meanwhile Wrestling/JakeRoberts has been bragging about how a [[SdrawkcabAlias "Nivek Navillus"]] had paid him good money to beat up Wrestling/BarryWindham. Sullivan defends the title successfully against Windham. After the match, Sullivan ''rips Windham's nose guard off'', and ''kicks him in the head.'' The following week, he shows up with an "X" on his forehead and ranting and raving. Announcer Wrestling/GordonSolie explains that "Nivek Navillus" is "Kevin Sullivan" spelled backwards. Thus begins his whole epic run as a [[HollywoodSatanism "Satanic"]] heel.

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* Championship Wrestling from Florida, October 1982. Wrestling/KevinSullivan has been working [[WildCard [=Tweener=]]] for months while defending his [[http://www.wrestling-titles.com/us/fl/fl-h.html NWA Florida Heavyweight Title]]. Meanwhile Wrestling/JakeRoberts has been bragging about how a [[SdrawkcabAlias "Nivek Navillus"]] had paid him good money to beat up Wrestling/BarryWindham. Sullivan defends the title successfully against Windham. After the match, Sullivan ''rips Windham's nose guard off'', and ''kicks him in the head.'' The following week, he shows up with an "X" on his forehead and ranting and raving. Announcer Wrestling/GordonSolie explains that "Nivek Navillus" is "Kevin Sullivan" spelled backwards. Thus begins his whole epic run as a [[HollywoodSatanism "Satanic"]] heel.heel.* Wrestling/WrestleMania XXX, April 6, 2014, is the day Wrestling/BrockLesnar ''[[DefeatingTheUndefeatable ended]]'' Wrestling/TheUndertaker's ''two-decade'' long undefeated streak.

** The 07/29/96 episode of WCW Monday Nitro opens with the great announcement, tonight we have two title matches: [[Wrestling/TheBigShow The Giant]] and Wrestling/ArnAnderson for the [[http://www.wrestling-titles.com/wcw/wcw-h.html WCW World Heavyweight Championship]] and Wrestling/ReyMysterioJr and Wrestling/EddieGuerrero for the Cruiserweight Title. That alone is awesome, but after the opening match Wrestling/RicFlair's theme starts and it's Wrestling/RicFlair and two of the Four Horseman against Wrestling/{{Sting}}, [[Wrestling/RandySavage Macho Man]] and Lex Luger. Man, this show is going to be awesome. I mean, seriously SERIOUSLY awesome. In the middle of the match Stinger is getting the crap beaten out of him, and it's looking like it could be comeback time. But then Wrestling/JimmyHart runs into the arena screaming "Get back stage!" and we find Wrestling/ScottHall and Wrestling/KevinNash tearing shit up and beating Arn Anderson and Marcus "Buff" Bagwell up with baseball bats. Then Rey Mysterio comes in only to get picked up and thrown into the side of a trailer HEAD FIRST and lies on the concrete motionless. EVERYBODY runs backstage and there is chaos, wrestlers in agony and people screaming for help. Then it hits you: there are going to be no title matches tonight. The nWo have hospitalized the competitors. Everything is ruined and the entire show is thrown into chaos. Wrestling/BobbyHeenan doesn't feel safe and walks out on the commentary team. Before this the nWo were nothing but Wrestling/HulkHogan and his buddies talking shit and pulling silly stunts. This episode, shit got real.

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** The 07/29/96 episode of WCW Monday Nitro opens with the great announcement, tonight we have two title matches: [[Wrestling/TheBigShow The Giant]] and Wrestling/ArnAnderson for the [[http://www.wrestling-titles.com/wcw/wcw-h.html WCW World Heavyweight Championship]] and Wrestling/ReyMysterioJr and Wrestling/EddieGuerrero for the Cruiserweight Title. That alone is awesome, but after the opening match Wrestling/RicFlair's theme starts and it's Wrestling/RicFlair and two of the Four Horseman against Wrestling/{{Sting}}, [[Wrestling/RandySavage Macho Man]] and Lex Luger.Wrestling/LexLuger. Man, this show is going to be awesome. I mean, seriously SERIOUSLY awesome. In the middle of the match Stinger is getting the crap beaten out of him, and it's looking like it could be comeback time. But then Wrestling/JimmyHart runs into the arena screaming "Get back stage!" and we find Wrestling/ScottHall and Wrestling/KevinNash tearing shit up and beating Arn Anderson and Marcus "Buff" Bagwell up with baseball bats. Then Rey Mysterio comes in only to get picked up and thrown into the side of a trailer HEAD FIRST and lies on the concrete motionless. EVERYBODY runs backstage and there is chaos, wrestlers in agony and people screaming for help. Then it hits you: there are going to be no title matches tonight. The nWo have hospitalized the competitors. Everything is ruined and the entire show is thrown into chaos. Wrestling/BobbyHeenan doesn't feel safe and walks out on the commentary team. Before this the nWo were nothing but Wrestling/HulkHogan and his buddies talking shit and pulling silly stunts. This episode, shit got real.

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